Andy Burnham warned social care reform is 'vital' ahead of cross-party crunch talks

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Andy Burnham has been handed a firm warning ahead of unveiling his plans to overhaul the social care system.Speaking to GB News, the CEO of Visiting Angels Dan Archer urged the Prime Minister not to use the issue as a "political football".During a press conference at a care home in London, the Prime Minister spoke personally of the care he has witnessed being given to his dad, and the "skill and professionalism" being demonstrated in the industry.Mr Burnham argued that carers should be "the best paid people in society, not the worst", and it is "shameful" that politicians have put "point scoring ahead of fixing basic care".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Discussing the state of the care industry, Mr Archer stressed that cross-party support is needed in order to reform the system.He said: "I think the Government needs to start with a full engagement with everybody in every political party about ensuring that this problem is addressed."It cannot be a political ball that gets kicked...

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Andy Burnham warned social care reform is 'vital' ahead of cross-party crunch talks.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned that social care reform is "vital" for the country to continue care sustainably.Speaking to GB News, Liberal Democrats Health and Social Care Spokesperson Alison Bennett MP said: "I think these talks today are just the beginning of what I hope is a series of meetings and conversations that are going to bring forward urgent change in our social care system.

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There have been over the years, 22 attempts by politicians to get social care sorted.

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Those 22 attempts have all failed.

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It is vital, with an ageing population, that this 23rd attempt works.

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A: Andy Burnham has been handed a firm warning ahead of unveiling his plans to overhaul the social care system.Speaking to GB News, the CEO of Visiting Angels Dan Archer urged the Prime Minister not to use the issue as a "political football".During a press conference at a care home in London, the Prime Minister spoke personally of the care he has witnessed being given to his dad, and the "skill and professionalism" being demonstrated in the industry.Mr Burnham argued that carers should be "the best paid people in society, not the worst", and it is "shameful" that politicians have put "point scoring ahead of fixing basic care".

B: Andy Burnham warned social care reform is 'vital' ahead of cross-party crunch talks.

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B: Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned that social care reform is "vital" for the country to continue care sustainably.Speaking to GB News, Liberal Democrats Health and Social Care Spokesperson Alison Bennett MP said: "I think these talks today are just the beginning of what I hope is a series of meetings and conversations that are going to bring forward urgent change in our social care system.